These are violations by the Ontario Provincial Police officers dealing with statues such as the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Control Act, Police Services Act, Child and Family Services Act, Mental Health Act, etc.

City police have charged an OPP officer under the Highway Traffic Act after a collision Thursday morning.

The incident occurred at Hospital Dr. and Charlotte St., police say. One of the two vehicles involved was an OPP cruiser. Both drivers received medical attention for minor injuries, while there was $7,000 in damages.

The OPP officer, 40, was charged with failing to yield. His name was not released.

Name released of Peterborough County OPP officer charged after collision near hospital

Peterborough County OPP have now released the name of a Peterborough County OPP officer charged the Peterborough city police with a provincial offence ticket under the Highway Traffic Act after a collision late Thursday night.

Acting Sgt. Lynda Cranney stated Friday afternoon that Const. John Witzing, 40, a four-year member of the OPP, was charged with failing to yield.

Earlier Friday Peterborough city police would not release his name, citing city police policy for Highway Traffic Act charges.